Collins MM-1 RE microphone for
KWM-2A S-line KWM-1 SSB transceiver tube radio hi-Z
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Item description
Up
for auction is a perfect Round-Emblem (RE) Collins MM-1 high-impedance dynamic
microphone. It is in original, condition inside out and works perfect. It has
not been messed with, please look at the pictures. It has the correct PJ-068
plug. All components and solder work are original. The microphone ID label is
also perfect, excellent contrast without any stains and/or scratches.
Background
The
Collins MM-1 is a 22 ounce (nearly 2 pounds) PTT (push to talk) dynamic
high-impedance microphone designed to fit in your hand comfortably. This
microphone has been engineered for maximum voice response. The microphone has an
indestructible die-cast case which is finished in brushed satin chrome. A neat
feature of the MM-1 microphone is the location of the mounting button which is
on the front. When the MM-1 is removed from its resting bracket, the microphone
is instantly in position for transmission. The MM-1 is equipped with
a five-foot length of coiled cord. The MM-1 has a frequency response from
200 to 10,000 cycles per second and has an output level of -48 db. This solid
hand microphone features a 3/8 inch plug and was made in Cedar Rapids IA, USA.
The
high impedance characteristics are accomplished by means of an internal up-transformer.
This makes the microphone perfect for Collins tube equipment, but of course you
can also use it for other vintage tube equipment if you wanted to do so.
The
microphone has excellent audio characteristics, a flat response with a pull-up
on the low side. This makes for a crisp sounding modulation on the air with
ample bass, without loosing the higher end of the audio spectrum. For that
reason, these microphones are highly sought-after by audiophiles and Collins
collectors.
Don’t
mess around with poor substitutes for your vintage radio station. This is your
chance to get the real thing, a genuine Collins MM-1 microphone in excellent
condition, to complete your vintage Collins line. Don’t let it slip away now by
bidding too late!
Payment & shipping
US based bidders:
Payment
through PayPal, or cash when you prefer to pick it up locally.
The
reflected shipping cost is based on actual box size, weight and your zip code
as it is known with eBay. Insurance is included in the reflected shipping cost,
so that we can reimburse you in the unlikely event the carrier damages or
looses the shipment outside our control.
The
item will be packaged really well to assure it arrives at your destination
undamaged. I know from experience how annoying it can be to receive eBay
purchases packed with sub-par pack jobs. NOT with us. We have never had a loss
or complaint due to bad packing; we do not try to make money on packing. Our
FIRST priority is that your purchase arrives at your destination safely. So we
only do the best pack job possible. The cost for packing materials (not cheap
nowadays!) is included in the shipping cost.
International bidders:
International
bidders are welcome on condition that you contact me first for a shipping quote
before you bid, to avoid surprises for the both of us after the auction has
ended. International shipments will be with USPS as they are the most cost-effective.
We ship everything insured, this will be included in the shipping cost. We will
not change the value of the item on the shipping documents, so please do not
ask. Tampering with shipping documents is a federal crime here in the US, and all the bad things
you have seen in the movies about US prisons are true.
PLEASE! If you are not serious
about paying for the item once the auction has ended, you should NOT bid!
Thank
you for looking at this auction.
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